The best family health history is built right into an electronic health record. You gather it at home — or wherever you like — and your doctor can access it anywhere.
Personalized Healthcare
Find information on personalized patient care based on genes and tailored medical plans to delay and prevent disease from our Center for Personalized Healthcare.
The Epigenetics of Cholesterol, Smoking and Cancer
Find out what the hot field of epigenetics can tell us about bad habits and the way cancer grows and spreads.
Kids and Codeine: Why Genetics Matter for Medication
The FDA issued a boxed warning for codeine prescribed to children after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. It’s the perfect example of how genetics matter when prescribing medication.
Quiz: Test Your Personalized Healthcare IQ
How much do you know about this emerging approach, which focuses on your individual traits and needs? Find out — and get the facts — with this quiz.
3 Ways Genetic Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is power — when it is delivered in the right way. The goal of genetic testing and counseling is to prepare patients, not create “patients in waiting.”
When Family Matters for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease takes its toll on families, both patients and their caregivers. Many people want to know, “If it happened to someone in my family, can it happen to me, too?”
Know Your Family Tree, Boost Your Family’s Health (Infographic)
Thanksgiving Day is National Family Health History Day, so it’s a great time to collect or update information when your family gathers. Use this infographic to get started.
8 Tips for a Better Family Health History
When you gather around the table with your family this Thanksgiving, don’t just ask them to pass the mashed potatoes. Ask them about their health history.
Women: Here’s Your No. 1 Killer
In 2009, heart disease was responsible for 24 percent of deaths among all females. It kills an average of 400,000 women each year. Learn how you can reduce your risk.
No. 2 Innovation: Cancer Treatment Gets Personal (Video)
Genomics tests save lives and reduce unnecessary treatment. Welcome to the era of precision medicine.
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